REHB8042 Neurological Gait and Balance Analysis and Wearable Sensor Technology in Rehabilitation

Ms Jill Garner

2020

4.5

On Campus
1 x 16-hour intensive workshop once-only
1 x 8-hour independent study weekly

Distance Online
1 x 16-hour on-line exercises once-only
1 x 8-hour independent study weekly

1 Admission into GCCR-Graduate Certificate in Clinical Rehabilitation
1a Admission into GDPCR-Graduate Diploma in Clinical Rehabilitation
1b Admission into MCR-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation
1c Admission into MCRNOT-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Occupational Therapy)
1d Admission into MCRNPT-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation (Neurological Physiotherapy)
1e Admission into MCRA-Master of Clinical Rehabilitation [1.5 years]
1f Admission into MHCR/R-Master of Health and Clinical Research
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f))

Assignments.

This topic will explore the principles of clinical gait analysis, as well as the quantitative analysis of gait and balance, with a focus on neurological conditions. Understanding adaptations and compensation strategies developed by the patient and how these impact rehabilitation as well as every-day life will be addressed.

This topic aims to

Develop students’ understanding of the key principles of clinical gait analysis
Broaden students’ understanding of functional adaptation and compensation strategies in people with neurological gait and balance disorders
Provide an overview of available technologies for the quantitative analysis of gait and balance including traditional and innovative technologies
Review intervention strategies that can be used to improve gait function.

On completion of this topic, students will be expected to be able to:

Analyse common neurological gait and balance disorders and compensation techniques, and compare to the normal gait cycle
Interpret objective gait and balance assessment data from a range of sources
Critically evaluate key intervention strategies used in neurological gait rehabilitation and provide sound rationale for the use of technologies in the analysis of gait and balance
Describe the attributes of different wearable technologies and apply sound reasoning to their application in gait rehabilitation.

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2020 are no longer published.

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